sunshine 604 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 I doubt that it would be in downtown Orlando. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
depechecureguyorl 1 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 ^ Agreed. Ripley's will focus on where the tourists are and that's I-Drive. IMO, it would require a lot of incentive money from Orlando for Ripley's to build the aquarium downtown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downtowninvestor 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 ripley aquarium....i think its location will be along universal blvd. in the new developments across from the convention center Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeNeed2Progress 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 (edited) I think it would contribute more to the city being downtown--- however seeing as it's Ripley's and this is Orlando, it may just go on I-Drive. Though, that would place it *very* close to SeaWorld Orlando. It's hard to say where they might put it--- as the other two are in Gatlinburg and Myrtle Beach. Both tourist areas. I agree with it being placed near the Science Center or visible from off I-4 near/in downtown. Edited September 10, 2005 by WeNeed2Progress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted September 13, 2005 City votes to support outdoor doggie dining By Mark Schleub | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted September 12, 2005, 5:30 PM EDT Link to Orlando Sentinel Article Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
depechecureguyorl 1 Report post Posted September 13, 2005 (edited) Disney Road Paves Way to Skip I-4, Enter Park Walt Disney World is quietly building a new road onto its property that could siphon thousands of tourists a day off Interstate 4. The route would take visitors driving down the Interstate 75/Florida's Turnpike corridor into Disney from State Road 429, the Western Beltway toll road being built through western Orange County... Edited September 13, 2005 by depechecureguyorl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bic 87 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 Comeback kid? Pizzuti looks to re-enter local market Commercial realty firm hires local exec, scouts for office space. Link to Orlando Business Journal Article Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRS328 20 Report post Posted October 12, 2005 Buyers flee farther for affordable homes But rural or suburban homeowners may have to trade off more than they bargained for, experts say Kelly Griffith | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted October 12, 2005 LAKE WALES -- Once upon a time, communities such as Clermont, DeLand and Poinciana were considered perfect places to escape the big city while getting more house for the buck. Now, thanks to skyrocketing house prices, buyers seeking tranquillity at an affordable price are having to head farther afield to towns such as Polk City and Mascotte. from Sentinel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcast 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2005 HUGHS CONSIDERING TAKE-OVER BID This was mentioned in the Wednesday edition of the Orlando Sentinal. Stock market experts are saying they believe Home Depot has made a take-over bid. If Hughs were to accecpt they are expecting them to move their corporate office to Atlanta. I don't know how to post links, so if someone wants to do that please do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2256 Report post Posted November 4, 2005 HUGHS CONSIDERING TAKE-OVER BID This was mentioned in the Wednesday edition of the Orlando Sentinal. Stock market experts are saying they believe Home Depot has made a take-over bid. If Hughs were to accecpt they are expecting them to move their corporate office to Atlanta. I don't know how to post links, so if someone wants to do that please do. I wouldn't have expected this. Not two weeks ago Hughes was wringing its hands because it didn't have enough space downtown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metro 20 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 From 11/7/05 Orlando Business Journal More mixed-use headed downtown Get ready for more construction cranes downtown -- and more mixed-use development. Highwoods Properties plans to build a 175,000-square-foot office tower as part of its planned Capital Plaza III at the southeast corner of Rosalind Avenue and Pine Street, according to the latest report from Orlando's Downtown Development Board. The proposed $100 million mixed-use development also would include 120 residential condos, a 130-room hotel and 12,000-15,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. In addition, Highwoods plans to build a parking garage next to three mixed-use buildings. The report doesn't include a start or completion date for that project. Highwoods execs aren't talking, though. "We're still in the planning process," says Mike Beale, senior vice president of Highwoods in Orlando. "And we have made no formal submissions to the city." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2256 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 Has anyone noticed that our little town is the only Florida city which is building an appreciable amount of office space downtown ? Indeed, one of the few in the South, probably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orlandonative 4 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 Has anyone noticed that our little town is the only Florida city which is building an appreciable amount of office space downtown ? Indeed, one of the few in the South, probably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 604 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 I think Miami have a few office too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2256 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 I think Miami have a few office too. Very little. Meanwhile, Orlando has well one-million sq.ft. u/c and announced. To say nothing of the pizzuti block. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 604 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 I thought they have a very tall Flariton builing and a Columbus tower that are purely office Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2256 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 I thought they have a very tall Flariton builing and a Columbus tower that are purely office Now they've got a good bit proposed. Meanwhile, Orlando's been building office, is building office, and has lots planned for the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRS1 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 Columbus tower (=) 50 Biscayne now, all residential However, Miami has to have more office planned or U/C than us right now, there's no way we got more. maybe... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack 216 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 Miami had 1.2M as of last week. Orlando had 880K a couple of months ago. But now we have less because Cornerstone is finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2256 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 Let's see. CNL II and The Plaza would be what, around 700K ? Then Capital Plaza 175K, not to mention the Palm Beach Land Trust which could be well over 500K. Then throw in Dynetech, as well as portions of other mixed-use projects which are office space...and I bet we'll still be number one in the state. But even if we were close to Miami, it would be remarkable, no ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prahaboheme 1276 Report post Posted November 7, 2005 Let's see. CNL II and The Plaza would be what, around 700K ? Then Capital Plaza 175K, not to mention the Palm Beach Land Trust which could be well over 500K. Then throw in Dynetech, as well as portions of other mixed-use projects which are office space...and I bet we'll still be number one in the state. But even if we were close to Miami, it would be remarkable, no ? Absolutely, especially when you take into account office space per population. What is the current existing office space in each of these two downtowns, anyone know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2256 Report post Posted November 8, 2005 Orlando CBD had 10.002 million sq.ft. as of 2004, according to DDB. Not sure about Miami, but I thought I read recently 12 million sq.ft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 604 Report post Posted November 8, 2005 10.02 million?Do u mean 1.2 millions? I doubt it. Downtown Miami has heck a lot more builginds than us if they only have only 2 more millions more than us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 2256 Report post Posted November 8, 2005 10.02 million?Do u mean 1.2 millions? I doubt it. Downtown Miami has heck a lot more builginds than us if they only have only 2 more millions more than us. That's what www.downtownorlando.com says ... 'downtown at a glance'. You have to remember that Miami CBD has, I believe, the lowest percentage of office space of any major metro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prahaboheme 1276 Report post Posted November 8, 2005 Wow thats quite surprising. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
